**Earlier that decade [1590s], a widow from Garboldisham (Norfolk) who was threatened with a subpoena, said ‘that before she wold testifie anie thinge eyter against [a local gentleman] or anie that belonged unto him, she wold be torne in peces [by] wyld horses’. STAC 5/B2/16, Thomas Barwick (deposition). Hillary Taylor, The price of the poor’s words: social relations and the economics of deposing for one’s ‘betters’ in early modern England., Economic History Review (2018) https://doi.org/10.1111/ehr.12773

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**A Norfolk gentleman who deposed for the complainant (also a gentleman) claimed that Elizabeth Costens had approached him and voluntarily confessed that she had ‘forsworne herselfe against [the complainant]’, before adding that she had been ‘drawne and persuaded soe to doe by . . . hir mistris’. - STAC 5/B2/16, Edward Barwick (deposition). Costen’s case suggests that there could be a gendered pressure involved in subornation: Costen herself was approached about testifying by her mistress, Mrs Lovell, and her husband was approached by Mr Lovell. However, the evidence does not permit a more thoroughgoing exploration of this issue. Hillary Taylor, The price of the poor’s words: social relations and the economics of deposing for one’s ‘betters’ in early modern England., Economic History Review (2018) https://doi.org/10.1111/ehr.12773

*Fronsham, Norfolk. Refers to writ of ravishment of ward from High Court of Chancery directed to the Shreve of Norfolk against the brothers Richard & Henrye Beckham, and a suit tried at Norwich Assizes by Robert Crane against Richard & Henrye Beckham concerning the wardship of Sara Futter, only daughter & heir of Rycharde Futter. Mention also of the death of Alice Futter, mother of Sara Futter. STAC 5/B68/2

**Fronsham, Norfolk. Refers to writ of ravishment of ward from High Court of Chancery directed to the Shreve of Norfolk against the brothers Richard & Henrye Beckham, and a suit tried at Norwich Assizes by Robert Crane against Richard & Henrye Beckham concerning the wardship of Sara Futter, only daughter & heir of Rycharde Futter. Mention also of the death of Alice Futter, mother of Sara Futter.

**Case Book BL Harley MS 2143 fo. 13v. Examinations to impertinent interrogatories not to be given in evidence nor to be of force. William Blenhasset, armiger, plaintiff; Richard Munster, defendant: the court ordered that the defendant’s examinations to impertinent interrogatories not to be given in evidence at any trial or to be of force.Hillary 26 Elizabeth (kk)

**Claim that a will proved at the Consistory Court of Norwich had been fraudulently altered. Deponents from Lincoln's Inn, Middx & Kings Lynn, Norfolk.(dk)

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*STAC 5/D20/1 - B - 40 Eliz - Norfolk - George Dennise v William Gee

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**see also [[STAC Denny]]

''' Denny v Robbins '''

''' Denny v Robbins '''

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*Edward Dennye of the City of Norwich, grocer. Breaking down walls of a chamber & kitchen & taking away complts goods, under cover of administring the estate of Richard Pitt late of the City of Norwich, who had been a tenant of the complt.(dk) - STAC 5/D42/8

**Edward Dennye of the City of Norwich, grocer. Breaking down walls of a chamber & kitchen & taking away complts goods, under cover of administring the estate of Richard Pitt late of the City of Norwich, who had been a tenant of the complt.(dk)

*Interrogatories to be ministered to Johane Tyler one of the defts on behalf of Edward Dennye complt. What kinred or affinity is or was between you Johane Tyler and Simon Robbyns of Norwich, oatmeal maker & Richard Fitt late of Norwich, carrier. Did you meet with the said Edward Dennye in Norwich in the day wherein the said Richard Fitt was buried. (dk) - STAC 5/D5/6

**Interrogatories to be ministered to Johane Tyler one of the defts on behalf of Edward Dennye complt. What kinred or affinity is or was between you Johane Tyler and Simon Robbyns of Norwich, oatmeal maker & Richard Fitt late of Norwich, carrier. Did you meet with the said Edward Dennye in Norwich in the day wherein the said Richard Fitt was buried. (dk)

*Thomas Edon of Martham co Norfolk yeoman. Whereas the Dean and Chapter of Norwich owned the rectory of Martham and the parsonage house. 21 year lease to complainant. Answer of William Downinge gent. Now so it is may it please your most excellent Majesty that Wm Downing gent, Edward Browne, Simonde Sippens, Richard Tompson, and Robert Buclingham and divers other persons to your said subject unknown, hot [having] the fear of god before their eis nor any dutiful regard to your Majesties good and godlie laws upon the 9th day of may now last passed did in warlike disorderlie and unlawfull manner assemble and bande themsellves together at Martham. And upon the said day with force and arms that is to say with swords halberts morris pykes piked staves and divers other weapons as well invasive as defensive into the said messuage called the parsonage house forcible riotously and unlawfully did break and enter. And one Anthony Edon and one Richarde Wattes then [being in] the said messuage by the appointment and commandment of your said subject did beat wound and evell intreat. STAC 5/E1/14

**Thomas Edon of Martham co Norfolk yeoman. Whereas the Dean and Chapter of Norwich owned the rectory of Martham and the parsonage house. 21 year lease to complainant. Answer of William Downinge gent. Now so it is may it please your most excellent Majesty that Wm Downing gent, Edward Browne, Simonde Sippens, Richard Tompson, and Robert Buclingham and divers other persons to your said subject unknown, hot [having] the fear of god before their eis nor any dutiful regard to your Majesties good and godlie laws upon the 9th day of may now last passed did in warlike disorderlie and unlawfull manner assemble and bande themsellves together at Martham. And upon the said day with force and arms that is to say with swords halberts morris pykes piked staves and divers other weapons as well invasive as defensive into the said messuage called the parsonage house forcible riotously and unlawfully did break and enter. And one Anthony Edon and one Richarde Wattes then [being in] the said messuage by the appointment and commandment of your said subject did beat wound and evell intreat.

*Thomas Evans of the parish of Saxtropte [Saxthorpe?] co Norfolk. Two water mills for the grinding of Corn and one other mill for fullinge of Clothe scituate and being within the parish of Horsteed [Horstead] co Norfolk. Forcible entry and ejection. STAC 5/E1/12

**Thomas Evans of the parish of Saxtropte [Saxthorpe?] co Norfolk. Two water mills for the grinding of Corn and one other mill for fullinge of Clothe scituate and being within the parish of Horsteed [Horstead] co Norfolk. Forcible entry and ejection.

* James Fawcett of Kings Lynne in the co of Norfolk whereas Robert Page and Elizabeth his wife executrix of Wm Judye deceased . . was possessed of one cupboard and divers other goods . . Perjury & false declaration in the Court of Kings Lynne.(dk) STAC 5/F22/14

**James Fawcett of Kings Lynne in the co of Norfolk whereas Robert Page and Elizabeth his wife executrix of Wm Judye deceased . . was possessed of one cupboard and divers other goods . . Perjury & false declaration in the Court of Kings Lynne.(dk)

**Whereas one Davyd Maydowye als David Graye of Upwell, Norfolk, a Scott and no denizen is and of long time hath been a common disturber of all your quiet & well disposed subjects. Bribery of poor people under threat of taking them to court at Westminster under accusations of regrating and forestalling or unlawfully trying to sell corn. Example of Norfolk spelt as Northfolke.(dk)

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''' Fiske v Goldsmith and Gaunt '''

''' Fiske v Goldsmith and Gaunt '''

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*Ambrose Fyske of Welles in co Norfolk, merchaunte was impleaded by one Edwarde Waytes before the Mayor and recorder of Lynne in the town court there . . . an action upon the case . . Waytes and John Chartres of Lynne merchaunt bought of Fyske one ship called the George for 240li.) STAC 5/F22/19

**Ambrose Fyske of Welles in co Norfolk, merchaunte was impleaded by one Edwarde Waytes before the Mayor and recorder of Lynne in the town court there . . . an action upon the case . . Waytes and John Chartres of Lynne merchaunt bought of Fyske one ship called the George for 240li.)

*Interrogatories to be ministered to Robt Jemppe, William Etheridge, James Beales, Leonard Hodges & Harry James defts at the suit of Robt Flyutt/Flyatt gent, include: Do you know the piece of ground mentioned in the bill, lately inclosed by Robt Flyutt. Do you know of any inclosure made about the said parcel of ground in the time of John Chamberlaine late Lord of the manor of Little Elingham and what person(s) attempted to pull down the rails. Did the parson of your town either in the pulpit or otherwise, preach or speak against the same inclosure. Depositions, 26 Jun Anno 24 Eliz: Robert Jempye of Ellingham Norfolk husbandman, William Etheridge of Ellingham Norfolk carpenter, James Beales of Ellingham Norfolk husbandman, Leonard Hogges of Ellingham Norfolk cooper, Henry James of Ellingham Norfolk husbandman (dk) - STAC 5/F9/36

**Interrogatories to be ministered to Robt Jemppe, William Etheridge, James Beales, Leonard Hodges & Harry James defts at the suit of Robt Flyutt/Flyatt gent, include: Do you know the piece of ground mentioned in the bill, lately inclosed by Robt Flyutt. Do you know of any inclosure made about the said parcel of ground in the time of John Chamberlaine late Lord of the manor of Little Elingham and what person(s) attempted to pull down the rails. Did the parson of your town either in the pulpit or otherwise, preach or speak against the same inclosure. Depositions, 26 Jun Anno 24 Eliz: Robert Jempye of Ellingham Norfolk husbandman, William Etheridge of Ellingham Norfolk carpenter, James Beales of Ellingham Norfolk husbandman, Leonard Hogges of Ellingham Norfolk cooper, Henry James of Ellingham Norfolk husbandman (dk)

*Interrogatories to be ministered on behalf of John Fuller complt against John ?Blouffeld deft, include: Were you bound 3 April 11 Eliz to the complt in £110. Did you retain Mr Cobbe, clerk of assise at Thetforde assise [Norfolk]. Did you know George Galtye, William Taylour, John Bright & William Harmer, and what money or rewards did you give them before the said assise at Thetford last past. Deposition 19 May Anno 14 Eliz: John Blofelde of Cromer Norfolk gentleman - STAC 5/F1/2

*STAC 5/F2/8 - B - 14 Eliz - Norfolk - John Fuller v John Blonfield

*STAC 5/F2/8 - B - 14 Eliz - Norfolk - John Fuller v John Blonfield

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**See the Case inter Fuller et Blofeild where the procurer of a perjurie was Convicted & the perjurie never dealt with or prosecuted. BL Harley 2143 f.11v - P 16 Eliz

*STAC 5/F10/8 - A - 13 Eliz - Norfolk - John Fuller v John Blowfeld

*STAC 5/F10/8 - A - 13 Eliz - Norfolk - John Fuller v John Blowfeld

*STAC 5/F1/2 - I D - 14 Eliz - Norfolk - John Fuller v John Blofeld

*STAC 5/F1/2 - I D - 14 Eliz - Norfolk - John Fuller v John Blofeld

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**Interrogatories to be ministered on behalf of John Fuller complt against John ?Blouffeld deft, include: Were you bound 3 April 11 Eliz to the complt in £110. Did you retain Mr Cobbe, clerk of assise at Thetforde assise [Norfolk]. Did you know George Galtye, William Taylour, John Bright & William Harmer, and what money or rewards did you give them before the said assise at Thetford last past. Deposition 19 May Anno 14 Eliz: John Blofelde of Cromer Norfolk gentleman

*John Oldman of the City of Norwich, fisherman. Rights to fish from the 3 rivers leading to Yarmouth & especially for eels & elvets. Outlines the jurisdictions of the various owners of fishing on the 3 rivers.(dk) - STAC 5/O7/21

**John Oldman of the City of Norwich, fisherman. Rights to fish from the 3 rivers leading to Yarmouth & especially for eels & elvets. Outlines the jurisdictions of the various owners of fishing on the 3 rivers.(dk)

Ragland owed Wallingford Hall for 16 years since his wife’s death and before that in her right. He was away on business in Glamorgan. William Yelvirston Esq of Rowgham [Rougham] co Norfolk, Thomas Gybbon esq of Lynne co Norfolk, Edward Waters gent of Lynne co Norfolk, Edmond Waters of Lynne co Norfolk, Thomas Might of Flycham [Flitcham] Norfolk Henry Valenger of Lynne gents and John Dalderby of Rowgham yeoman. 20 armed persons. STAC 5/R43/2

Ragland owed Wallingford Hall for 16 years since his wife’s death and before that in her right. He was away on business in Glamorgan. William Yelvirston Esq of Rowgham [Rougham] co Norfolk, Thomas Gybbon esq of Lynne co Norfolk, Edward Waters gent of Lynne co Norfolk, Edmond Waters of Lynne co Norfolk, Thomas Might of Flycham [Flitcham] Norfolk Henry Valenger of Lynne gents and John Dalderby of Rowgham yeoman. 20 armed persons.

**TNA Note: Forgery of a writ removing a suit to Westminster from the manorial court of Gimingham.

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**see also [[STAC Read]]

''' Rigdon v Constable '''

''' Rigdon v Constable '''

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*Bill of Wm Rigdon esq and Dame Ellinor Buck his wife, late wife of Sir John Buck knight deceased. Exhibited her bill in Star Chamber by the name of Lady Eleanor Buck widow. Deceit in the purchase of wool. STAC 5/R1/32

**Bill of Wm Rigdon esq and Dame Ellinor Buck his wife, late wife of Sir John Buck knight deceased. Exhibited her bill in Star Chamber by the name of Lady Eleanor Buck widow. Deceit in the purchase of wool.

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**see also [[STAC Rigdon]]

''' Rosse v Shinkwin '''

''' Rosse v Shinkwin '''

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*Interrogatories by Rosse to Shinckwyn. Depositions of Firnun Shinkwyn of Etedeareham, Norfolk, husbandman. In re land at Waton Co. Norfolk. John Neave of Graies Inn house and grounds in Weston, Norfolk Thomas Green of the parish of St Buttalls within the liberties of Smithfield saylemaker. Nicholas Hellwys of Weston, Norfolk. John Jackson of the parish of St Buttolls without Allgate, London. John Croke servant to Thomas Wood of the parish of St Buttalls without Allgate Scrivener. STAC 5/R1/21

**Interrogatories by Rosse to Shinckwyn. Depositions of Firnun Shinkwyn of Etedeareham, Norfolk, husbandman. In re land at Waton Co. Norfolk. John Neave of Graies Inn house and grounds in Weston, Norfolk Thomas Green of the parish of St Buttalls within the liberties of Smithfield saylemaker. Nicholas Hellwys of Weston, Norfolk. John Jackson of the parish of St Buttolls without Allgate, London. John Croke servant to Thomas Wood of the parish of St Buttalls without Allgate Scrivener.

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''' Russe v Franklin '''

''' Russe v Franklin '''

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*Interrogatories on behalf of Thomas Russe. Deposition of Robert Frankling of the city of Norwich draper. Interrogatories on behalf of Robert Frankling deft. Deposition of Philip Chapman of London gent, Attorney of Common Pleas. Interrogatories to be put to the Bishop of the Isle of Man. Depostiion of the Bishop of the Isle of Man. STAC 5/R43/10

**Interrogatories on behalf of Thomas Russe. Deposition of Robert Frankling of the city of Norwich draper. Interrogatories on behalf of Robert Frankling deft. Deposition of Philip Chapman of London gent, Attorney of Common Pleas. Interrogatories to be put to the Bishop of the Isle of Man. Depostiion of the Bishop of the Isle of Man.

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''' S '''

''' Smith v Woodhouse '''

''' Smith v Woodhouse '''

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*Int (only a scrap): Whether in or about the 17 day of the moneth of Februarie in the 38 yeare of her majesties said raigne were you made acquainted or did you know that the pl was then to purchase of Sir Henrie and Sir William Woodhouse knights the late dissolved monastery of Bromholme . . . (Bromholm Priory). Dep: primus die decembr Anno 42 Eliz. Thomas Woodehowse of Ellingham co Norfolk gent aged 34 years. STAC 5/S1/15

**Int (only a scrap): Whether in or about the 17 day of the moneth of Februarie in the 38 yeare of her majesties said raigne were you made acquainted or did you know that the pl was then to purchase of Sir Henrie and Sir William Woodhouse knights the late dissolved monastery of Bromholme . . . (Bromholm Priory). Dep: primus die decembr Anno 42 Eliz. Thomas Woodehowse of Ellingham co Norfolk gent aged 34 years.

*Interrs refer to demise of land at West Wretham, Norfolk, to cause brought at Exchequer by the information of Edward Bodie, and to whether Edward Bodie had ever procured money by making threatening speeches.(dk) - STAC 5/S37/28

**Interrs refer to Edward Bodye of London, clothworker & common informer, and to a complaint to the Exchequer accusing the current complts (Snell & Hargrave) of engrossing corn & butter. Deponent from Norfolk.(dk)

**Interrs refer to demise of land at West Wretham, Norfolk, to cause brought at Exchequer by the information of Edward Bodie, and to whether Edward Bodie had ever procured money by making threatening speeches.(dk)

**North Elmham, Norfolk. Referenced in [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=G6Jm4keX1t0C "Custom Improvement and Anti-Improvement in Early Modern Britain"] edited by Richard W. Hoyle, which also refers to related Chancery cases. See also [[STAC Cromwell]] - STAC 5/T11/3

*Martyn Culpeper, warden of St Mary's College of Winchester in Oxford & the scholars of said college. Manors of Witchingham, Longvile & Weston Longvile, Norfolk. Stopping up of a cut used to drain flood water and to supply water to a mill.(dk) - STAC 5/C64/14

**Martyn Culpeper, warden of St Mary's College of Winchester in Oxford & the scholars of said college. Manors of Witchingham, Longvile & Weston Longvile, Norfolk. Stopping up of a cut used to drain flood water and to supply water to a mill.(dk)

*Corruption in raising of soldiers in Norfolk (and at Harwich). STAC 5/A32/39

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*Answer of John Hamonde: “often time repaired unto him unto him in the behalf of one Symonde Thayne of Attleborough to the ende to procure his discharge, whereupon by his importunate sute unto him this defendant being moved with pittye on the greivous complaint . . . did goe unto one John Browne who did kepe the Recorde or booke of the souldiers names desiring him to discharge the said Thayne out of the booke, if it were possible, who answered that he durst not do it because Mr Gressham had his name in his book. Thayne (or his wife) paid 30s to Brown.

**Answer of John Hamonde: “often time repaired unto him unto him in the behalf of one Symonde Thayne of Attleborough to the ende to procure his discharge, whereupon by his importunate sute unto him this defendant being moved with pittye on the greivous complaint . . . did goe unto one John Browne who did kepe the Recorde or booke of the souldiers names desiring him to discharge the said Thayne out of the booke, if it were possible, who answered that he durst not do it because Mr Gressham had his name in his book. Thayne (or his wife) paid 30s to Brown.

*Interrogatories to be ministered to Sir Arthur Heveningham knight on the part and behalf of HM. Imp did not the Lords of HM most hon PC about the one and thirty yeare of HM raygne direct ther letters to you Sir Arthur Heveningham, Sir Edward Cleer, Sir Robert Southwell knights, Thomas Farmore, William Rugge and Charles Cornwales esquires to examine and ende a cause betwene Thomas Thwayte of Hardingham in Norfolk esq & Richard Thwaites one of the younger sons of the said Thomas of the one parte and Antony Thwayte eldest son of the said Thomas & Francis the wife of the said Anthony on the other parte according to equitie etc. STAC 5/A6/25

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*STAC 5/A6/25 - I D - 39 Eliz - Norfolk - AG v Sir Arthur Heveningham

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*STAC 5/A6/25 - I D - 39 Eliz - Norfolk - AG v Sir Arthur Hevenham

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**Interrogatories to be ministered to Sir Arthur Heveningham knight on the part and behalf of HM. Imp did not the Lords of HM most hon PC about the one and thirty yeare of HM raygne direct ther letters to you Sir Arthur Heveningham, Sir Edward Cleer, Sir Robert Southwell knights, Thomas Farmore, William Rugge and Charles Cornwales esquires to examine and ende a cause betwene Thomas Thwayte of Hardingham in Norfolk esq & Richard Thwaites one of the younger sons of the said Thomas of the one parte and Antony Thwayte eldest son of the said Thomas & Francis the wife of the said Anthony on the other parte according to equitie etc.

*Examinations taken at Hardingham co Norfolk 25 Sept 40 Eliz before Danyell Rieve DD, Martyn Sidley esq, Thomas Thetford esq [in the case] between William Terrold, Richard Thwaite et al Defs and Edward Cooke AG compl. Interrogatories to be ministered to Bridgett Thwaites widdowe Thomas Cooper yeoman, Robert Cooper yeoman on the part of William Terrold, Richard Thwaites and Thomas Amyas, three of the defs to the information of Edward Cooke AG. Depostion of Thomas Cowper of Depeham co Norfolk aged 60: that he hath heard that there were letters directed to certain knights and esquires in the said county from the lords of HM PC authorizing thaen therby to here and determine all matters of controversy that were then betwene Thomas Thwaites of Hardingham and Anthony his eldest sonne. STAC 5/A6/27

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**Examinations taken at Hardingham co Norfolk 25 Sept 40 Eliz before Danyell Rieve DD, Martyn Sidley esq, Thomas Thetford esq [in the case] between William Terrold, Richard Thwaite et al Defs and Edward Cooke AG compl. Interrogatories to be ministered to Bridgett Thwaites widdowe Thomas Cooper yeoman, Robert Cooper yeoman on the part of William Terrold, Richard Thwaites and Thomas Amyas, three of the defs to the information of Edward Cooke AG. Depostion of Thomas Cowper of Depeham co Norfolk aged 60: that he hath heard that there were letters directed to certain knights and esquires in the said county from the lords of HM PC authorizing thaen therby to here and determine all matters of controversy that were then betwene Thomas Thwaites of Hardingham and Anthony his eldest sonne.

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**see also [[STAC Thwaits]]

''' AG v Wharton '''

''' AG v Wharton '''

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*Ingrossing of grain, many many answers including one by Robert Pooke citizen and aldermen of Norwich. STAC 5/A55/36

**Raphe Mason & Thomas Berrye, Queen's messengers, sent with a warrant to Norfolk, to bring certain persons up to Lord Hunsdon. Inserted names of innocent parties and attempted to charge them to have their names removed.(dk)

Earlier that decade [1590s], a widow from Garboldisham (Norfolk) who was threatened with a subpoena, said ‘that before she wold testifie anie thinge eyter against [a local gentleman] or anie that belonged unto him, she wold be torne in peces [by] wyld horses’. STAC 5/B2/16, Thomas Barwick (deposition). Hillary Taylor, The price of the poor’s words: social relations and the economics of deposing for one’s ‘betters’ in early modern England., Economic History Review (2018) https://doi.org/10.1111/ehr.12773

A Norfolk gentleman who deposed for the complainant (also a gentleman) claimed that Elizabeth Costens had approached him and voluntarily confessed that she had ‘forsworne herselfe against [the complainant]’, before adding that she had been ‘drawne and persuaded soe to doe by . . . hir mistris’. - STAC 5/B2/16, Edward Barwick (deposition). Costen’s case suggests that there could be a gendered pressure involved in subornation: Costen herself was approached about testifying by her mistress, Mrs Lovell, and her husband was approached by Mr Lovell. However, the evidence does not permit a more thoroughgoing exploration of this issue. Hillary Taylor, The price of the poor’s words: social relations and the economics of deposing for one’s ‘betters’ in early modern England., Economic History Review (2018) https://doi.org/10.1111/ehr.12773

Answers of Isabell (otherwise Elizabeth) Paynter widow to the bill of complaint of Richard Beckham.

Answers of Robarte Crane, Edmunde Halman, John Halman & Thomas Halman

Fronsham, Norfolk. Refers to writ of ravishment of ward from High Court of Chancery directed to the Shreve of Norfolk against the brothers Richard & Henrye Beckham, and a suit tried at Norwich Assizes by Robert Crane against Richard & Henrye Beckham concerning the wardship of Sara Futter, only daughter & heir of Rycharde Futter. Mention also of the death of Alice Futter, mother of Sara Futter.

Case Book BL Harley MS 2143 fo. 13v. Examinations to impertinent interrogatories not to be given in evidence nor to be of force. William Blenhasset, armiger, plaintiff; Richard Munster, defendant: the court ordered that the defendant’s examinations to impertinent interrogatories not to be given in evidence at any trial or to be of force.Hillary 26 Elizabeth (kk)

Edward Dennye of the City of Norwich, grocer. Breaking down walls of a chamber & kitchen & taking away complts goods, under cover of administring the estate of Richard Pitt late of the City of Norwich, who had been a tenant of the complt.(dk)

Interrogatories to be ministered to Johane Tyler one of the defts on behalf of Edward Dennye complt. What kinred or affinity is or was between you Johane Tyler and Simon Robbyns of Norwich, oatmeal maker & Richard Fitt late of Norwich, carrier. Did you meet with the said Edward Dennye in Norwich in the day wherein the said Richard Fitt was buried. (dk)

Thomas Edon of Martham co Norfolk yeoman. Whereas the Dean and Chapter of Norwich owned the rectory of Martham and the parsonage house. 21 year lease to complainant. Answer of William Downinge gent. Now so it is may it please your most excellent Majesty that Wm Downing gent, Edward Browne, Simonde Sippens, Richard Tompson, and Robert Buclingham and divers other persons to your said subject unknown, hot [having] the fear of god before their eis nor any dutiful regard to your Majesties good and godlie laws upon the 9th day of may now last passed did in warlike disorderlie and unlawfull manner assemble and bande themsellves together at Martham. And upon the said day with force and arms that is to say with swords halberts morris pykes piked staves and divers other weapons as well invasive as defensive into the said messuage called the parsonage house forcible riotously and unlawfully did break and enter. And one Anthony Edon and one Richarde Wattes then [being in] the said messuage by the appointment and commandment of your said subject did beat wound and evell intreat.

Thomas Evans of the parish of Saxtropte [Saxthorpe?] co Norfolk. Two water mills for the grinding of Corn and one other mill for fullinge of Clothe scituate and being within the parish of Horsteed [Horstead] co Norfolk. Forcible entry and ejection.

James Fawcett of Kings Lynne in the co of Norfolk whereas Robert Page and Elizabeth his wife executrix of Wm Judye deceased . . was possessed of one cupboard and divers other goods . . Perjury & false declaration in the Court of Kings Lynne.(dk)

Whereas one Davyd Maydowye als David Graye of Upwell, Norfolk, a Scott and no denizen is and of long time hath been a common disturber of all your quiet & well disposed subjects. Bribery of poor people under threat of taking them to court at Westminster under accusations of regrating and forestalling or unlawfully trying to sell corn. Example of Norfolk spelt as Northfolke.(dk)

Ambrose Fyske of Welles in co Norfolk, merchaunte was impleaded by one Edwarde Waytes before the Mayor and recorder of Lynne in the town court there . . . an action upon the case . . Waytes and John Chartres of Lynne merchaunt bought of Fyske one ship called the George for 240li.)

Interrogatories to be ministered to Robt Jemppe, William Etheridge, James Beales, Leonard Hodges & Harry James defts at the suit of Robt Flyutt/Flyatt gent, include: Do you know the piece of ground mentioned in the bill, lately inclosed by Robt Flyutt. Do you know of any inclosure made about the said parcel of ground in the time of John Chamberlaine late Lord of the manor of Little Elingham and what person(s) attempted to pull down the rails. Did the parson of your town either in the pulpit or otherwise, preach or speak against the same inclosure. Depositions, 26 Jun Anno 24 Eliz: Robert Jempye of Ellingham Norfolk husbandman, William Etheridge of Ellingham Norfolk carpenter, James Beales of Ellingham Norfolk husbandman, Leonard Hogges of Ellingham Norfolk cooper, Henry James of Ellingham Norfolk husbandman (dk)

See the Case inter Fuller et Blofeild where the procurer of a perjurie was Convicted & the perjurie never dealt with or prosecuted. BL Harley 2143 f.11v - P 16 Eliz

STAC 5/F10/8 - A - 13 Eliz - Norfolk - John Fuller v John Blowfeld

STAC 5/F1/2 - I D - 14 Eliz - Norfolk - John Fuller v John Blofeld

Interrogatories to be ministered on behalf of John Fuller complt against John ?Blouffeld deft, include: Were you bound 3 April 11 Eliz to the complt in £110. Did you retain Mr Cobbe, clerk of assise at Thetforde assise [Norfolk]. Did you know George Galtye, William Taylour, John Bright & William Harmer, and what money or rewards did you give them before the said assise at Thetford last past. Deposition 19 May Anno 14 Eliz: John Blofelde of Cromer Norfolk gentleman

John Oldman of the City of Norwich, fisherman. Rights to fish from the 3 rivers leading to Yarmouth & especially for eels & elvets. Outlines the jurisdictions of the various owners of fishing on the 3 rivers.(dk)

Ragland owed Wallingford Hall for 16 years since his wife’s death and before that in her right. He was away on business in Glamorgan. William Yelvirston Esq of Rowgham [Rougham] co Norfolk, Thomas Gybbon esq of Lynne co Norfolk, Edward Waters gent of Lynne co Norfolk, Edmond Waters of Lynne co Norfolk, Thomas Might of Flycham [Flitcham] Norfolk Henry Valenger of Lynne gents and John Dalderby of Rowgham yeoman. 20 armed persons.

Bill of Wm Rigdon esq and Dame Ellinor Buck his wife, late wife of Sir John Buck knight deceased. Exhibited her bill in Star Chamber by the name of Lady Eleanor Buck widow. Deceit in the purchase of wool.

Interrogatories by Rosse to Shinckwyn. Depositions of Firnun Shinkwyn of Etedeareham, Norfolk, husbandman. In re land at Waton Co. Norfolk. John Neave of Graies Inn house and grounds in Weston, Norfolk Thomas Green of the parish of St Buttalls within the liberties of Smithfield saylemaker. Nicholas Hellwys of Weston, Norfolk. John Jackson of the parish of St Buttolls without Allgate, London. John Croke servant to Thomas Wood of the parish of St Buttalls without Allgate Scrivener.

Interrogatories on behalf of Thomas Russe. Deposition of Robert Frankling of the city of Norwich draper. Interrogatories on behalf of Robert Frankling deft. Deposition of Philip Chapman of London gent, Attorney of Common Pleas. Interrogatories to be put to the Bishop of the Isle of Man. Depostiion of the Bishop of the Isle of Man.

Int (only a scrap): Whether in or about the 17 day of the moneth of Februarie in the 38 yeare of her majesties said raigne were you made acquainted or did you know that the pl was then to purchase of Sir Henrie and Sir William Woodhouse knights the late dissolved monastery of Bromholme . . . (Bromholm Priory). Dep: primus die decembr Anno 42 Eliz. Thomas Woodehowse of Ellingham co Norfolk gent aged 34 years.

Interrs refer to Edward Bodye of London, clothworker & common informer, and to a complaint to the Exchequer accusing the current complts (Snell & Hargrave) of engrossing corn & butter. Deponent from Norfolk.(dk)

Interrs refer to demise of land at West Wretham, Norfolk, to cause brought at Exchequer by the information of Edward Bodie, and to whether Edward Bodie had ever procured money by making threatening speeches.(dk)

Martyn Culpeper, warden of St Mary's College of Winchester in Oxford & the scholars of said college. Manors of Witchingham, Longvile & Weston Longvile, Norfolk. Stopping up of a cut used to drain flood water and to supply water to a mill.(dk)

Answer of John Hamonde: “often time repaired unto him unto him in the behalf of one Symonde Thayne of Attleborough to the ende to procure his discharge, whereupon by his importunate sute unto him this defendant being moved with pittye on the greivous complaint . . . did goe unto one John Browne who did kepe the Recorde or booke of the souldiers names desiring him to discharge the said Thayne out of the booke, if it were possible, who answered that he durst not do it because Mr Gressham had his name in his book. Thayne (or his wife) paid 30s to Brown.

Interrogatories to be ministered to Sir Arthur Heveningham knight on the part and behalf of HM. Imp did not the Lords of HM most hon PC about the one and thirty yeare of HM raygne direct ther letters to you Sir Arthur Heveningham, Sir Edward Cleer, Sir Robert Southwell knights, Thomas Farmore, William Rugge and Charles Cornwales esquires to examine and ende a cause betwene Thomas Thwayte of Hardingham in Norfolk esq & Richard Thwaites one of the younger sons of the said Thomas of the one parte and Antony Thwayte eldest son of the said Thomas & Francis the wife of the said Anthony on the other parte according to equitie etc.

Examinations taken at Hardingham co Norfolk 25 Sept 40 Eliz before Danyell Rieve DD, Martyn Sidley esq, Thomas Thetford esq [in the case] between William Terrold, Richard Thwaite et al Defs and Edward Cooke AG compl. Interrogatories to be ministered to Bridgett Thwaites widdowe Thomas Cooper yeoman, Robert Cooper yeoman on the part of William Terrold, Richard Thwaites and Thomas Amyas, three of the defs to the information of Edward Cooke AG. Depostion of Thomas Cowper of Depeham co Norfolk aged 60: that he hath heard that there were letters directed to certain knights and esquires in the said county from the lords of HM PC authorizing thaen therby to here and determine all matters of controversy that were then betwene Thomas Thwaites of Hardingham and Anthony his eldest sonne.

Raphe Mason & Thomas Berrye, Queen's messengers, sent with a warrant to Norfolk, to bring certain persons up to Lord Hunsdon. Inserted names of innocent parties and attempted to charge them to have their names removed.(dk)